Study finds that women giving birth for first time later in life increase chances of living to 90.
Older first-time mothers are also more likely to live longer
The future of nuclear energy
New startups are paving the way for a leaner, greener version of the power source.
The extraordinary effects of dust on global weather
Climate change could double the volume of dust in the atmosphere, warn UC San Diego scientists.
What UC Santa Cruz is learning about otters
At Long Marine Lab, scientists working to understand the challenges facing marine mammal populations in the wild.
36 UC researchers named AAAS fellows
They are recognized for their contributions to innovation, education and scientific leadership.
With legal pot comes a problem: How do we weed out impaired drivers?
An easy-to-use test to measure alcohol impairment exists, but right now there's no equivalent for marijuana.
UC awards national security lab grants
The University of California announced today (Nov. 21) the award of more than $14 million in research grants and fellowships to expand UC’s scientific collaboration with its two affiliated national security laboratories.
Global push to eradicate malaria boosted by $29M grant
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation offers extra support to accelerate the epidemic's end.
Vaccines hitch genomic ride to ward off deadly chicken disease
Findings offer clues to immunity in human diseases.
Chasing fireflies from prairie to lab
A summer standby could help decode multicellular interactions in the human body.
How to stop a comet
A physics undergrad devises a strategy for defending Earth from potential impact.
UCLA identifies potential cancer treatment with fewer side effects than chemotherapy
Molecule appears to be effective in fighting breast cancer, colon cancer and leukemia.